Venture Capital 2021: Nuts and Bolts | Practising Law Institute (PLI) | 8 April 2021 | Live, New York, NY

Why You Should Attend?

A thorough understanding of current market practice, deal terms and conditions, transaction documents and applicable securities, regulatory and ethical issues is critical in the venture capital business. Designed for those seeking a secure foundation in the venture capital field, you will learn the essentials of venture capital. From examining the anatomy of a venture capital deal, to participating in a mock term sheet negotiation, to exploring key issues in follow-on financing rounds, exit strategies and securities law compliance, our expert faculty of lawyers, venture capitalists and business executives will analyze the legal and business issues you need to master to actively and successfully participate in today’s venture capital environment. You will also learn about the latest financing trends, regional differences in deal practice, and ethical issues that arise when representing start-ups and venture backed companies.

What You Will Learn?

• How to form and counsel start-ups
• Key venture capital finance terms
• Angel and seed financing
• Structuring exit strategies
• Digital asset trends and new financing techniques
• The various applicable securities and tax laws

Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for attorneys who advise start-up companies and for investors and venture capitalists. Special Features:
• Simulated negotiation over Series A financing round terms
• Earn one hour of Ethics credit

2021 Speakers

CHAIRPERSONS:

Doug Bernstein
General Counsel, First Round Capital

Dror Futter
Partner, RIMÔN Law

SPEAKERS:

David L. Concannon
Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP

Jeffrey A. Fromm
Partner, Rimon PC

Joseph Gangitano
Associate, Covington & Burling LLP

Jeffrey A. Laretto
Emerging Companies Partner, Cooley LLP

Alexander D. Lazar
Partner, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Heather Miles
Partner, Foley Hoag LLP

Jay S. Rand
Partner, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC

Kelly Warrick
Chief Investment Counsel, GE Ventures

Jeffrey R. Wolters
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP